Signal - Private Messenger subscription: cost, reviews, how to cancel

• App Store rating4.7★ from 1,103,356 ratings
• Cheapest subscription$1.99 per month
• Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months111 of 2,339 reviews

On this page: what it costs, how to cancel, what reviewers say.

What the data says

No label applies: the numbers below sit inside the normal range for apps of this size.

What Signal - Private Messenger costs

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $1.99 per month.

• Signal Secure BackupsRenews every month, no trial$1.99

How to cancel Signal - Private Messenger

1. Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
2. Tap Subscriptions.
3. Select Signal - Private Messenger (listed under a plan name such as Signal Secure Backups).
4. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

If the app is not in that list, it was not billed through Apple. Cancel it with the developer instead: support page or website.

Charged after cancelling or during a trial? Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com within 90 days.

What reviewers say

Reported bugs

Problem retrieving data, resulting in lost message history; Keyboard covering the current conversation; Inconsistent behavior when attaching photos/videos; Scrolling issues when reading through messages; Inability to recover message history after device change.

Recent one-star reviews

ChatWhy is it all the women on this app always asking for money or gift cards

Login issueFrom Bangladesh faced immense issue to login signal, even for device change or taking it in desktop .

FraudBuilt and branded on been built for privacy but setting up an account wants your personal mobile phone number.

Recent five-star reviews

Privacy warriorI have no complaints and thanks for the service

Nice older ladyI love Signal App! It’s very convenient and easy to talk to friends! Thankyou for the service!

Favourite messaging appNever had any issues. Excellent alternative to messenger / WhatsApp.

About the developer

Signal Messenger, LLC has published on the App Store since Jul 29, 2014: 1 app(s), 0 of them no longer in the store.

Alternatives to Signal - Private Messenger

• Zangi - Private Messenger4.0★
• Nextplus: Private Phone Number4.6★
• Kik Messaging & Chat App4.3★

Also similar: Session - Private Messenger (4.4★), Friendly Social Browser (4.6★), SimpleX Chat: secure messenger (4.3★)

Questions people ask

How much does Signal - Private Messenger cost?

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $1.99 per month.

How do I cancel Signal - Private Messenger?

On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select Signal - Private Messenger and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

Does Signal - Private Messenger have a free trial?

No plan lists a free trial in the US App Store.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. It is supported by donations as a non-profit organization, meaning it does not rely on advertisers or investors. While the core app is free, it does have in-app purchases.

Signal - Private Messenger in one paragraph

Signal - Private Messenger by Signal Messenger, LLC is a Social Networking app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $1.99 per month across 1 plan(s). App Store rating 4.7 from 1,103,356 ratings. 111 of 2,339 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (5%). The developer has 1 app(s) on the App Store, 0 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Oct 23, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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